Taste of Congo

If you were ever interested in trying out FuFu, then this is the place to go. It is located in Spice Bridge, which is a global food hall. When we went there, there was only two vendors open, but we had intentionally gone here for the Taste of Congo. We went right at opening and got the chicken stew with fufu, the fried plantains, and a drink for $33. I thought it was expensive but you get quite a bit of food for that. My friend and I ate until we were content and even had tons to bring home. The taste was yummy! Lots of flavor! The gal working was super nice and friendly. The place had ample seating and was wellMaintained. Would highly recommend checking it out!

The chicken mayo was fantastic and the rice was (mildly) deliciously spicy! Great service and a welcoming, relaxing dining space. Highly recommend!

Rating (3.5) 4 - it was a good experience to try :) My boyfriend and I have been trying to find a place that served fufu, since we've always wanted to try fufu. The place is a small restaurant located in an area called Spiced Bridge with other small conglomerate African Restaurants too. There is a small sitting area near the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant were very causal/to-go type. The service of Taste of Congo was self served so picking up the food at the counter. The restaurant is opened on Wed-Sun and closed on Mon-Tues. There was plenty of parking there. Beef Samosa - we love samosas so you already know we were going to order this! Crispy outer layer that was filled with beef inside of it. We thought it was yummy and flavorful. Fufu with Chicken Palm oil soup - fufu is usually served with soup and in this case it's palm oil soup. It is a soft, smooth, mash/dough-like consistency. Traditionally, you tear the fufu with your hands, then dip it into the soup to eat. It was a wonderful experience to try fufu for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised by the flavors, but felt there could be more spice in there. Also, there was only a little bit of protein (chicken) in it which we wished there was more of. However, we have nothing else to compare it with, so we definitely have to find more spots to try fufu at! :)

Omg when I say my taste buds do a happy dance when I walk through the doors of this restaurant! The chicken mayo with fufu is excellent the customer service is above and beyond. The hibiscus drink is so refreshing and made from scratch the atmosphere is peaceful and clean.

This was my first experience trying fufu with beef stew and egusi! My family and I arrived on a Sunday and arrived when they opened at noon. The wait time was a decent amount and the staff was sweet and accommodating. The beef stew and egusi with fufu was $20 each but it was able to feed a family of 4. The beef stew was probably my favorite one out of the two. I would come back to try the other dishes but overall it was good!

I've been looking for fufu ever since I had it in LA and this place did not disappoint. I order a bunch of things to try with my sister. Egusi soup, Chicken Palm Oil Soup, Mayo Chicken, and a side of rice, and a few orders of fufu. I really enjoyed everything. Portions are a bit small and price is high but supporting small business :) it's located in Spice Bridge and they're only there selective days. Ordering online was easy and pick up went well. I will definitely be ordering again now that I know that it's so close to me.

I was wanting something tasty so the dish that came to mind was Egusi. After a quick search and a call I made a decision to have a lunch date. The decor was simple but accentuated the culture of each restaurant. The seating was simple and spread across the space. The Spice Bridge is a conglomerate of African restaurants; all but one was closed on Sunday--Taste of Congo. After we all placed our orders we ended up spending almost $200. My friend didn't like the grilled Goat that she ordered (it was moreso boiled and braised)or the beef stew( majorly lacking in flavor). My little had the yellow rice which he seemed to enjoy. The " beignets" (bofro/puff puff with powdered sugar) at $1 a piece is a bit much in my opinion. I was given an egusi that was lacking in flavor as well as melon seeds-it was also less than half a serving initially(I had to ask for more). The fufu was an alright consistency not the best but still edible but at a $20 price point it could have been better. The hibiscus juice was a very nice save($4)-sweet with a touch of spice from cloves. The Cassava leaves were the best tasting item ($6). I was overall pretty unsatisfied with my meal unfortunately. I truly hope that it was just an off day because I absolutely love African cuisine and will definitely give them a shot during the week to see if it was a one off.

The best fufu all the food is delicious. I love this place 10 out of 10. Amazing food

Hearing about Spice Bridge from many friends, my fiance and I wanted to try at least one dish from all the vendors there. When we went on Saturday afternoon, Moyo Kitchen and Taste of Congo were there. From Taste of Congo, we got the grilled goat meat (Ntaba), grilled plantains, and a side of fufu that we paid extra for. In total, we paid around $37. My fiance and I admit that we don't eat goat often, so this was a treat for us. When we first tried the goat, we immediately noticed how well cooked the meat was. It was falling off the bone and tasted delicious with the seasoning they used. The side of plantains were solid and what you expect from fried plantains. The cassava fufu had a great texture and came out hot and fluffy. The portion size of the dish was huge too. Between the two of us, we had to save some leftovers to finish during dinner. Overall, I would love to come back sometime and try their other dishes!

I ordered the palmnut chicken with fufu and the egusi soup, and preferred the palmnut chicken! It was my first time trying fufu and it was great getting it from a small family owned business. The food took a bit of time to be done but it's nice to know it's made fresh. I would say if you order the palmnut chicken and take it home, try adding some garnishes to it like diced onion and cilantro! it was a game changer for me because it adds a freshness to the dish that elevates it!